Fall 2026
User Terminal Engineering Co-op
Posted on 7/20/2026
Telesat
1,001-5,000 employees
Provides satellite capacity and consulting services
No salary listed
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Hybrid
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- University student in their 2nd or 3rd year working towards a Bachelor’s degree in technical or engineering field with an interest in Satellite Communications, antenna and modem designs, RF equipment including low noise amplifiers (LNAs), power amplifiers, up/down converters, etc.
- Familiarity with wireless transmission techniques and modulation
- Awareness of satellite communication technologies
- Good communicator in a hybrid work environment
- Written and verbal skills in English
- Support User Terminal design and test activities
- Perform theoretical analysis
- Support SW Development in Python, C++, or other assigned languages
- Develop test and automation scripts
- Collect and analyze test and/or simulation results
- Generate reports presenting test plans, results and conclusions
- Develop and execute lab setups, test plans, and test procedures
- Support User Terminal team in developing and maintaining documentation for User Terminal sub-systems
- At the end of the co-op - present the work, analysis and findings to the User Terminal Segment Management
Telesat operates a global satellite communications network, providing satellite capacity and consulting to governments, telecom operators, and enterprises. It uses both geostationary (GEO) and low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, including the Lightspeed LEO constellation, to deliver wide-area connectivity. Services include inflight and maritime connectivity, as well as connectivity for oil and gas and corporate networks. Revenue comes from long-term contracts and service agreements. Its Lightspeed network aims to offer high-speed, low-latency links, enhancing overall performance. The company differentiates itself by combining GEO and LEO assets and by offering end-to-end connectivity solutions through a mix of satellite capacity and advisory services, targeting a diverse set of industries worldwide. The goal is to provide reliable, global communications with predictable service through long-term customer relationships.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Ottawa, Canada
Founded
1969
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Secured $2.54B funding including $1.44B Canadian investment for Lightspeed.
- Contracted SpaceX for 14 launches starting mid-2026 deploying 198 satellites.
- Vocus builds Australia's first Lightspeed landing station in New South Wales.
What critics are saying
- Lightspeed service slips to Q1 2028 due to SatixFy ASIC delays.
- Starlink dominates LEO broadband, compressing Telesat's enterprise margins.
- SpaceX Falcon 9 disruptions delay all 14 Lightspeed launches by 6-12 months.
What makes Telesat unique
- Telesat combines GEO and LEO satellites for resilient global communications.
- Lightspeed targets government, enterprise, and maritime with low-latency Ka-band.
- Canadian government backing secures $2.54B for Lightspeed funding.
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Telesat secures $2.54B funding for Lightspeed satellite project, aiming to bridge global digital divide. Learn how this Canadian-backed initiative plans to expand internet access and create jobs, with launches set for 2026.
The federal government has agreed to loan billions of dollars to satellite operator Telesat to support its work in developing the Lightspeed LEO network.
Telesat has lined up more than $3 billion in financing for Lightspeed so far, including a $1.1 billion investment from the Canadian government.